Madison Declares Snow Emergency on January 12, 2024; Overnight Alternate Side Parking Rules In Effect Citywide

A snow emergency has also been declared for the evening of January 12, 2024.  Alternate side parking rules will be in effect for the entire City of Madison for at least the next two evenings to assist with clearing the roads.  Snow emergencies can be extended should weather and road conditions require it.

Additional details about the ongoing snowstorm response, and the citywide plowing that will be underway this evening can be found in the Snow Plow Updates page at www.cityofmadison.com/Winter. 

All Madison residents are encouraged to choose off-street parking options for their vehicles and trailers. Fewer obstacles in the road means plowing operations will be safer, faster, and more complete.  

Parking Rules during a Declared Snow Emergency

The snow emergency declaration means overnight alternate side parking restrictions will be in effect for the next two nights for the entire City of Madison, including the Snow Emergency Zone.   

Violators of the alternate side parking rules can receive a $60 ticket during a declared snow emergency, and you may also be towed.  If your vehicle is towed, and additional $115 towing fee is applied to the parking ticket. 

You must also follow all posted daytime parking restrictions too. Violators of the daytime parking restrictions may also be ticketed and towed. 

Parking on the Street Tonight (Friday, 1/12/2024 into early morning of Saturday, 1/13/2024)

All residents who must park on the street tonight (the evening January 12 into the early morning hours of Saturday, January 13) need to have their vehicles on the ODD house numbered side of the street between the hours of 1am and 7am. 

Parking on the Street Tomorrow Night (Saturday, 1/13/24 into the early morning of Sunday 1/14/24)

Vehicles parked on the street tomorrow night (the evening of January 13 into the early morning of January 14) should be on the EVEN house-numbered side of the street between the hours of 1am and 7am. 

Parking Available in City Ramps Overnight for Free

Parking will be available in the cashiered sections of city-owned ramps in the downtown area. 

During a declared snow emergency you can park for no charge at the City ramps from 9 p.m. until 7 a.m. If you enter before 9 p.m. or leave after 7 a.m. you are liable for any parking charges before 9 p.m. and from 7 a.m. until the time you leave. 

When parking in the ramps overnight, do not park on the top level so this area can be plowed. 

Be aware that vehicles stored in city ramps longer than 48 hours are subject to being ticketed and towed. 

Meters in lots and ramps are enforced 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.  

Parking is also available at the Brittingham Park Shelter parking lot off of W. Washington Ave.

 Additional Information 

For additional plowing operations information and road condition expectations, check the Plowing Update on the winter website, www.cityofmadison.com/winter. 

 The winter website is also the source for more information about all things winter, including parking, salt usage, sidewalk shoveling, and winter recreation opportunities. 

An additional source of winter parking information can be heard by calling the winter parking hotline at 608-261-9111.